zhōng guó中国zú qiú足球gōng bù公布xīn新chǔ fá处罚míng dān名单：73 rén73人bèi被zhōng shēn终身jìn zú禁足
On January 29, 2026, the Chinese Football Association and the Ministry of Public Security jointly held a press conference to announce the second batch of punishment lists regarding the 'match-fixing, gambling, and black-market' issues in football.
This time, the punishment was very severe, attracting widespread attention from society.
In this list, a total of 73 people were 'banned for life'.
This means that these people can no longer participate in any football-related work or activities in the future.
The list includes many previously well-known figures, such as former Chinese Football Association chairman Chen Xuyuan, former national team coach Li Tie, and some officials from the General Administration of Sport.
These people were punished mainly because they were involved in illegal activities such as match manipulation, betting, and accepting bribes.
According to previous judgments, Chen Xuyuan was sentenced to life imprisonment for bribery, and Li Tie was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Besides individuals, many football clubs were also punished.
For example, 13 clubs including Shanghai Shenhua and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger were penalized with point deductions and fines due to involvement in improper transactions.
The Chinese Football Association stated that these actions are to rectify the football environment and combat corruption.
Many fans believe that although this news is sad, only by clearing out these 'bad elements' can Chinese football truly progress.
This large-scale punishment shows the Chinese government's determination to govern the football environment.
Everyone is looking forward to future football matches being fairer and more just after these strict punishments, allowing everyone to see a healthy Chinese football.